Lead Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Define and document standardized base electrical circuits that will serve as the foundation of the platform across circuit breaker product types
Develop reusable and modular circuit building blocks that can be systematically configured to meet varying customer requirements while minimizing new design variation
Establish and maintain panel layout standards across product variants to improve consistency, reduce assembly complexity, and support repeatable production
Collaborate with engineering, production, and commercial teams to ensure standardized designs meet customer, quality, and manufacturing requirements
Support wiring and manufacturing teams by improving design clarity, reducing rework, and driving first-pass quality
Identify opportunities to reduce part number proliferation and component variety through standardization of circuit and panel designs
Support offshoring and outsourcing initiatives by creating robust engineering standards and repeatable design practices
Contribute to design-for-automation initiatives as the platform and manufacturing processes continue to mature
Maintain engineering documentation and standards to ensure long-term sustainment and continuous improvement of the product platform

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited university or college
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an electrical engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing electrical control circuits, schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, and commercial functions

Desired Characteristics

• Prior experience working with engineer-to-order products
• Strong understanding of electrical standardization and modular design practices
• Able to analyze customer specifications and translate requirements into scalable standard designs
• Willing to work closely with production teams to troubleshoot technical issues and improve manufacturability
• Experience supporting process improvement, standardization, or design-for-manufacturing initiatives
• Proficient in AutoCAD or similar electrical design software
• Prior experience with circuit breakers, switchgear, or related substation components is preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• Retirement benefits including the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off